Difference between revisions of "Solidarity - The Union for British Workers"
m (→Far Right Links) |
(→Far Right Links) |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
==Far Right Links== | ==Far Right Links== | ||
On 20 November 2007 the Solidarity website published the results of its union elections for which there were 6 candidates. Of the six, [[Gary Aronsson]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8039972.stm 'European Election Candidates: North West'], ''BBC website'', 2 June 2009.</ref>, [[Simone Clarke]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7305635.stm BNP targets 'real Londoners'], ''BBC website'', 9 April 2008.</ref> and [[Mark Walker]]<ref>[http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/8093116.Judge_says_BNP_teacher___s_behaviour_was_scandalous/ 'Mark Walker repeats claims that dismissal was a “hatchet job”'], ''The Northern Echo'', 12 April 2010.</ref> are BNP members. [[David Durant]]<ref>[http://nationalliberal.org/?p=130 'A Christmas message from National Liberal Party National Secretary David Durant'], ''National Liberal Party website'', 24 December 2009.</ref> is National Secretary of the [[National Liberal Party]] (NLP), the electoral wing of [[Third Way]] whilst [[David Kerr]]<ref>[http://thirdway.eu/biographic/ 'Biographies'], ''Third Way website''.</ref> is a founding member of [[Third Way]]. [[Third Way]] was itself set up by former [[National Front]] member [[Patrick Harrington]]<ref>[http://thirdway.eu/biographic/ 'Biographies'], ''Third Way website''.</ref>. | On 20 November 2007 the Solidarity website published the results of its union elections for which there were 6 candidates. Of the six, [[Gary Aronsson]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8039972.stm 'European Election Candidates: North West'], ''BBC website'', 2 June 2009.</ref>, [[Simone Clarke]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7305635.stm BNP targets 'real Londoners'], ''BBC website'', 9 April 2008.</ref> and [[Mark Walker]]<ref>[http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/8093116.Judge_says_BNP_teacher___s_behaviour_was_scandalous/ 'Mark Walker repeats claims that dismissal was a “hatchet job”'], ''The Northern Echo'', 12 April 2010.</ref> are BNP members. [[David Durant]]<ref>[http://nationalliberal.org/?p=130 'A Christmas message from National Liberal Party National Secretary David Durant'], ''National Liberal Party website'', 24 December 2009.</ref> is National Secretary of the [[National Liberal Party]] (NLP), the electoral wing of [[Third Way]] whilst [[David Kerr]]<ref>[http://thirdway.eu/biographic/ 'Biographies'], ''Third Way website''.</ref> is a founding member of [[Third Way]]. [[Third Way]] was itself set up by former [[National Front]] member [[Patrick Harrington]]<ref>[http://thirdway.eu/biographic/ 'Biographies'], ''Third Way website''.</ref>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | In 2006 the ''Wales on Sunday'' revealed workers who sign up to '''Solidarity''' would be in effect, funding the [[BNP]]. The article stated: | ||
| + | |||
| + | :The [[BNP]]'s top man in Wales, national treasurer [[John Walker]], last night said although Solidarity was not a front for the party, it would have a fundraising role. | ||
| + | |||
| + | :"There probably will be a political levy at some stage to the [[BNP]] just as other unions raise money for Labour," said Mr Walker from Mancot, Flintshire. "It is quite possible and feasible that when Solidarity becomes fully functional some element of funds raised will be donated to the [[BNP]], but that will have to be decided through consultation with the membership."<ref>Lucy Ballinger, [http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/tm_objectid=16695617&method=full&siteid=50082-name_page.html 'Union funds BNP'], ''Wales on Sunday'', 12 February 2006</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 8 September 2011
Solidarity - The Union for British Workers is a United Kingdom union formed in 2005.[1] A self-described "nationalist union"[2], it has close links to both the BNP and Third Way. In fact, both Third Way and Solidarity - The Union for British Workers share the same postal address: Room 407, 12 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1DD.[3][4]
Far Right Links
On 20 November 2007 the Solidarity website published the results of its union elections for which there were 6 candidates. Of the six, Gary Aronsson[5], Simone Clarke[6] and Mark Walker[7] are BNP members. David Durant[8] is National Secretary of the National Liberal Party (NLP), the electoral wing of Third Way whilst David Kerr[9] is a founding member of Third Way. Third Way was itself set up by former National Front member Patrick Harrington[10].
In 2006 the Wales on Sunday revealed workers who sign up to Solidarity would be in effect, funding the BNP. The article stated:
- The BNP's top man in Wales, national treasurer John Walker, last night said although Solidarity was not a front for the party, it would have a fundraising role.
- "There probably will be a political levy at some stage to the BNP just as other unions raise money for Labour," said Mr Walker from Mancot, Flintshire. "It is quite possible and feasible that when Solidarity becomes fully functional some element of funds raised will be donated to the BNP, but that will have to be decided through consultation with the membership."[11]
Notes
- ↑ 'Purpose of Solidarity', Solidarity - The Union for British Workers website
- ↑ British Worker, Solidarity - The Union for British Workers website
- ↑ 'Contact 3W', Third Way website
- ↑ 'Contact Solidarity', Solidarity - The Union for British Workers website
- ↑ 'European Election Candidates: North West', BBC website, 2 June 2009.
- ↑ BNP targets 'real Londoners', BBC website, 9 April 2008.
- ↑ 'Mark Walker repeats claims that dismissal was a “hatchet job”', The Northern Echo, 12 April 2010.
- ↑ 'A Christmas message from National Liberal Party National Secretary David Durant', National Liberal Party website, 24 December 2009.
- ↑ 'Biographies', Third Way website.
- ↑ 'Biographies', Third Way website.
- ↑ Lucy Ballinger, 'Union funds BNP', Wales on Sunday, 12 February 2006
